Village News

Willaston Neighbourhood Plan will help fend off developers

Willaston Neighbourhood Plan will help fend off developers

A new Willaston Neighbourhood plan could help the village fend off “unsustainable” development, claims Cheshire East Council Leader Michael Jones.

The council has backed Willaston’s effort to adopt a Neighbourhood plan which enables residents to have a say in the development they want where they live.

June 3, 2015
Anger as video shows traffic danger outside Stapeley school

Anger as video shows traffic danger outside Stapeley school

Furious parents in Nantwich have hit out as a video shows the dangerous traffic conditions outside a primary school in Stapeley.

The video, taken by a parent battling to get to Stapeley Broad Lane Primary School, shows vehicles mounting pavements and forcing parents and children into the middle of the busy A529.

June 2, 2015
Young Wistaston artist wins Reaseheath postcard competition

Young Wistaston artist wins Reaseheath postcard competition

Budding artist Naomi Dean’s picture of a rural scene has won a competition held during Reaseheath College’s Family Festival.

The competition was held to see who could portray “Reaseheath on a Postcard”.

June 2, 2015
Willaston man walks 15-mile London Underground line for charity

Willaston man walks 15-mile London Underground line for charity

By Jonathan White
A Willaston man has completed an unusual walk for charity.

Tony Mason, 65, followed the route of a London Underground Tube line – but above ground – on May 9 this year.

May 31, 2015
Decibellas choir raises £1,900 at Bunbury concert

Decibellas choir raises £1,900 at Bunbury concert

Decibellas Women’s Choir of Tarporley hosted a concert with Llangollen Male Voice Choir, to raise funds for St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice.

The men’s motto “Cyfeillgarwch drwy Gan” (“friendship through song”), formed the theme with both choirs performing pieces from repertoires and joining for a rousing finale.

May 27, 2015
Thieves strike in Poole and Bickerton, near Nantwich

Thieves strike in Poole and Bickerton, near Nantwich

Nantwich police are probing two theft crimes in villages near the town.

Offenders stole a chain saw and hedge cutter from vehicle in Bickerton on May 19.

May 26, 2015
Shavington Panto looks to build on NODA award

Shavington Panto looks to build on NODA award

By Sara Royle
Shavington Panto’s prestigious National Operative and Dramatic Association award, has left cast and crew thirsty for more success.

The NODA accolade came just three short months after they took to the stage to perform their 2015 show, ‘The Pantomime Voyages of Sinbad’.

May 19, 2015
Massive solar farm in Worleston could power 1,200 homes

Massive solar farm in Worleston could power 1,200 homes

Plans to build a massive solar farm on land near Nantwich are to be unveiled to the public next week.

Lightsource Renewable Energy is the firm behind the scheme at Dairy House Farm, in Worleston, which could power around 1,200 homes.

May 18, 2015
36,000 new homes needed in Cheshire East, claims growth forecast

36,000 new homes needed in Cheshire East, claims growth forecast

Cheshire East could see a massive 36,000 new homes over the next 15 years, according to reports published today (May 13).

That’s a rise of 7,000 on the number originally predicted in the initial draft of the Cheshire East Local Plan.

May 13, 2015
Hundreds turn out for Marbury Merry Days festival

Hundreds turn out for Marbury Merry Days festival

By Jonathan White
Hundreds enjoyed the 36th annual ‘Marbury Merry Days’ two-day traditional country fair near Nantwich.

The fair, organised by St Michael & All Angels Parochial Church Council, was held next to the church and Marbury Big Mere, near Wrenbury.

May 13, 2015
SATs exams pupils in Nantwich given breakfast boost

SATs exams pupils in Nantwich given breakfast boost

Nantwich pupils have been given a helping hand during their SATs exams this week – by a local supermarket.

Rachel Lewis, community champion at Nantwich’s Morrisons store, has been visiting primary schools to give out free breakfasts.

May 12, 2015
Police hunt Nantwich thieves who swipe digger, bike and post boxes

Police hunt Nantwich thieves who swipe digger, bike and post boxes

Nantwich Police are hunting thieves who stole a motorbike, a JCB digger and two post boxes!

The series of thefts in villages near Nantwich have sparked appeals for help.

May 12, 2015
Badger vaccination scheme to be extended in Cheshire

Badger vaccination scheme to be extended in Cheshire

The badger vaccination programme is to be extended in Cheshire after more funding was secured by the Wirral & Cheshire Badger Group (W&CBG).

The charity’s programme began in 2014 on the Adlington Estate in Cheshire East.

May 11, 2015